Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (109元) | 48元 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (64元) | 34元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (34元) | 17元 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (10元) | 14元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 (28元) | 14元 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (17元) | 9元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (50元) | 65元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (15元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (10元) | 6元 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (9元) | 5.97元 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (51元) | 86元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (15元) | 9元 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (10元) | 11元 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,293 (10,236元) | 7,626元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €895 (7,089元) | 4,707元 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (951元) | 429元 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €870 (6,887元) | 6,661元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €607 (4,809元) | 3,214元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (739元) | 246元 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (182元) | 81元 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (2,973元) | 2,117元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (935元) | 718元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 (41元) | 48元 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (84元) | 45元 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (669元) | 427元 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (273元) | 236元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (678元) | 541元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (921元) | 545元 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,229 (183,933元) | 156,177元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (12元) | 7元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (285元) | 185元 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (48元) | 30元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (75元) | 34元 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (641元) | 388元 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (44元) | 33元 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (28元) | 47元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (22元) | 41元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (17元) | 8元 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (16元) | 12元 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (143元) | 73元 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (273元) | 185元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (140元) | 92元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (664元) | 945元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (489元) | 415元 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (70元) | 70元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (12元) | 33元 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 (39元) | 35元 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 (3,554元) | 3,346元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (1.49元) | 0.61元 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (434元) | 360元 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (43元) | 21元 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,714 prices entered by 496 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 40% more expensive than in China
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